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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V688 FKUMOT history

V688 FKU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

V688 FKU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,244 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 FKU was last recorded at 111,244 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,947 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
297 miles
Average per year
1,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,244 miles
  • 2025 – 110,947 miles
  • 2024 – 110,620 miles
  • 2023 – 110,246 miles
  • 2022 – 109,851 miles
  • 2021 – 109,482 miles
  • 2020 – 109,201 miles
  • 2019 – 108,835 miles
  • 2018 – 108,310 miles
  • 2017 – 107,828 miles
  • 2016 – 106,971 miles
  • 2015 – 106,131 miles
  • 2014 – 105,397 miles
  • 2013 – 104,085 miles
  • 2012 – 99,326 miles
  • 2011 – 96,548 miles
  • 2010 – 92,619 miles
  • 2009 – 89,601 miles
  • 2008 – 86,468 miles
  • 2007 – 82,936 miles
  • 2005 – 71,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,244 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,244 miles (+297)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    599783225860
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass110,947 miles (+327)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,947 miles
    Test number
    896373665029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,620 miles (+374)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,620 miles
    Test number
    824531515956
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,246 miles (+395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,246 miles
    Test number
    688461829035
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,851 miles (+369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,851 miles
    Test number
    902970736104
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower corrosion holes in bolt on side step- no sharp edges sticking out
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,482 miles (+281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    205701317224
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Alternator (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,201 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,201 miles
    Test number
    256374885369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,835 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,835 miles
    Test number
    747752891934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,310 miles (+482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,310 miles
    Test number
    671366460795
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,828 miles (+857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,828 miles
    Test number
    368500250801
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass106,971 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    219366111284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,131 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,131 miles
    Test number
    666561515249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,397 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,397 miles
    Test number
    397066614480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,085 miles (+4,759)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,085 miles
    Test number
    608767423218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside headlamp beam image slightly deminished

  15. Pass99,326 miles (+71)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    169233092193
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside wiper rubber perished on end

  16. Fail99,255 miles (+2,707)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,255 miles
    Test number
    506065282172
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear foot brake performance low
    • NoteOffside wiper rubber perished on end

  17. Pass96,548 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,548 miles
    Test number
    477697961156
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing very slight noise

  18. Fail96,548 miles (+3,929)1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,548 miles
    Test number
    829267261184
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing very slight noise

  19. Pass92,619 miles (+3,018)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,619 miles
    Test number
    474207060057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering drop arm ball joint slight play under load

  20. Fail89,601 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,601 miles
    Test number
    330454359086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass89,601 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,601 miles
    Test number
    653414359055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,468 miles (+3,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,468 miles
    Test number
    952182858073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass82,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,936 miles
    Test number
    751630767071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,936 miles (+10,972)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,936 miles
    Test number
    821953757063
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass71,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    324715465203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 FKU

Does V688 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V688 FKU is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V688 FKU?
The MOT on V688 FKU is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V688 FKU done?
V688 FKU was recorded at 111,244 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,883 miles a year.
Has V688 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 FKU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on V688 FKU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V688 FKU find?
V688 FKU passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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